Rai announces new drama series on Rai 1 and Romagna‑themed Paradise episode on Rai 2

Rai 1 will launch two new drama series for the 2026‑2027 season featuring prominent female leads. Actress Elena Sofia Ricci returns for the third season of the thriller that picks up five months after “Ninfa Dormiente,” while Teresa Battaglia heads a murder investigation involving post‑mortem violence and the re‑appearance of her ex‑husband Sebastiano. In addition, Lunetta Savino reprises her role in the second season of “Liberala,” where courtroom drama and family tensions intersect.

Rai 2’s cultural‑entertainment programme “Paradise” will air a special episode on 10 July 2026 at midnight, dedicated to the Romagna region. Hosted by Pascal Vicedomini, the show will feature musical performances by Moreno Conficconi and the Orchestra Grande Evento, appearances by model‑designer Maylin Aguirre and actress Anna Falchi, and contributions from cultural officials such as Minister Nello Musumeci and sub‑secretary Lucia Borgonzoni. The episode highlights Romagna’s folklore, contemporary music, and the region’s role in Italian popular culture.